Jan 09 2017
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Feb 06 2017
What Archaeology Teaches Us About Our Religions and Ourselves

What Archaeology Teaches Us About Our Religions and Ourselves

Presented by OLLI of Greater Birmingham at Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park

OLLI of Greater Birmingham presents WHAT ARCHAEOLOGY TEACHES US ABOUT OUR RELIGIONS AND OURSELVES with instructor James Riley Strange, Associate Professor of Religion, Samford University.  Through archaeology and texts such as the New Testament, Flavius Josephus, Rabbinic literature, and Christian pilgrims, learn about Israel’s Galilee from the time of Alexander to the early Byzantine period.  The discussions will include the connections between Judean and Galilean Jews, the historical Jesus, and ancient synagogues.  NOTE: class does not meet on January 16.

Admission Info

Free. If you decide to join OLLI there is a small annual registration fee and minimal course semester fee.

Phone: 205-348-6482

Dates & Times

2017/01/09 - 2017/02/06

Location Info

Vestavia Hills Civic Center & Wald Park

1975 Merryvale Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216